Revision of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Standard
In February 2024, the ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management System (QMS) standard was amended to integrate climate
change considerations, reflecting global sustainability demands.
Key Amendments:
·
Clause 4.1 – New requirement: Organizations must assess whether climate change
poses a relevant issue within their operational context.
·
Clause 4.2 – Added note: Relevant interested parties may have needs and
expectations related to climate change.
Potential ISO 9001 Revision Timeline
The ISO 9001:2015 standard is currently
under review for a potential revision. The International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) typically revises standards every five years, but updates
to ISO 9001 have historically ranged between 6 and 10 years. Initial
discussions targeted a 2025 publication, but the revised standard is now
expected in 2026.
As with previous updates, this revision
process will incorporate feedback from industry experts and user groups to
maintain the standard’s relevance in today’s quality management practices.
Focus of the Revision
The revision is expected to:
·
Align ISO 9001’s
structure with other management system standards (e.g., Annex SL).
·
Clarify specific
requirements in the annex to reduce ambiguity.
·
Potentially address
new areas, including:
o
Ethics, integrity,
vision, mission, and values.
o
The role of quality
culture in fostering organizational resilience.
o
Managing risks and
opportunities in dynamic environments.
While no fundamental changes to the
core structure of ISO 9001 are planned, these updates are intended to harmonize
ISO 9001 with other standards, clarify existing requirements, and emphasize
factors such as ethics, organizational mission, quality culture, and proactive
risk management in quality practices.
Additionally, ISO 9000, which provides
definitions and quality management principles, is also under review to expand
its scope with new terms and definitions.
Objectives and Participation
The ISO/TC 176/SC2/WG29 committee is
responsible for leading the ISO 9001 revision process. The update aims to
ensure that the standard addresses current and future quality management needs,
making it easier for users to interpret and implement.
Key objectives of the update include:
·
Reviewing the
validity and applicability of existing requirements.
·
Evaluating the
impact of emerging trends and technologies.
·
Aligning with the
harmonized structure (Annex SL).
·
Addressing requests
for clearer interpretation of requirements.
Those interested in contributing to the
revision process can participate by contacting their National Standards Body or
a liaison organization.
The decision to initiate a revision was
made in August 2023, motivated by the complexities of the global economic and
political landscape, as well as technological advancements.
Regards,
Keshav Ram Singhal
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